Dr. Philippa Carter

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Philippa Carter is a historian specializing in early modern Europe, focusing particularly on the intersection of medicine, natural knowledge, belief, and the body. She is currently working on her monograph entitled 'Frenzy: Madness, Brain Disease and the Soul in Early Modern England'. In addition to her research, Carter serves as the Associate Editor for a digital humanities project titled 'Reading Early Medicine'. Her teaching responsibilities include courses on Early Modern Britain and Early Medicine as part of the History Tripos at the University of Cambridge.

Research Interests

History of Medicine Natural Knowledge Early Modern Europe

Experience

Affiliated Lecturer

— Present

Faculty of History, University of Cambridge • Cambridge

Teaching and research in the field of History.

Courses

Part History Tripos Outline Paper 4, 'Early Modern Britain' Part II, Paper 11, 'Early Medicine'

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.